Marie Claire articles from March 2004

Marie Claire archives from March 2004

Editor's note.(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Spring is here at last--and I can tell you, there has never been a season of more feminine, pretty, and wearable clothes. There are colors you've never worn (indeed, never seen!) before that you'll be dying to try--delicious shades of green,...

You said "No More" to domestic violence!(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Thanks to you, October's Marie Claire and Liz Claiborne "No More" tour against domestic violence was a success! At each stop (George town University in Washington, DC; Emory University in Atlanta; the University of Texas at Austin; and the...

Cruise-worthy.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... * Finishing up my shopping, I happened to spot your Tom Cruise cover (December 2003) and... wowza! I've never purchased Marie Claire before, but Tom Cruise was hard to pass up. I'm happy to say I really enjoyed the articles and fashion tips...

Face value.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... * Your article "A Stranger Threw Acid in My Face" (Dec. 2003) brought me to tears. When we feel inadequate about our looks or other such absurd attributes, we can think about Beverley Hammett and remember that looks do not matter. Everyone can...

"I have PCOS, too!".(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... * Thank you for "The Hidden Reason You're Gaining Weight" (Dec. 2003). Insulin resistance is a problem that not many women are aware of--I wasn't myself until I was diagnosed with it a year ago, at age 21. Reading your article made me realize I...

Just say no.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... * Your article "'Marry Me?' 'No,' She Said" (Dec. 2003) was truly moving. I am a 30-year-old single woman who was raised to think that getting married is the only thing I have to live for. I had a very conservative Catholic up-bringing in the...

Back talk.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... * Alessandra Bosco-Carroll's letter in the December issue regarding "Are You Obsessed With Your Butt?" (September 2003) missed the point entirely. Ms. Bosco-Carroll took issue with Alexandra's opinion that her butt was fit and healthy. Maybe...

Say no more.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... * Last night I attended the Marie Claire/Liz Claiborne No More Tour at the University of Texas. It was awesome to be surrounded by so many people supporting an end to violence against women. Also, the domestic-violence package in your October...

Free for you.(Exclusives)
March 1, 2004... [WIN] sexy new jewelry & fragrance from Emporio Armani 3 PRIZES WORTH $275 EACH EMPORIO ARMANI RING IN 18K WHITE GOLD WITH CITRINE MADEIRA [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 PRIZES WORTH $395 EACH EMPORIO ARMANI NECKLACE...

Save big $$$ on spring's hot new looks.(Exclusives)
March 1, 2004... WIN THIS LOOK A blouse & miniskirt from MIXX worth $108 * Mexx is a hip European clothing line that debuted in the U,S. this past fall, Their sexy spring looks offer a mix of pieces perfect for work or play--whatever your budget. ...

Update your look special.(shopping)
March 1, 2004... IT'S ALL HERE --HOW to pull off spring's hottest styles --WHERE to find the must-have buys --WHAT women where you live will be wearing this season Spring's quick fix: A bright bag. Bag, price upon request, belted jacket,...

Best lip look.(Shopping)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A nude pout is sexy now. To get it, go peach rather than beige (which can appear corpse-like). Here's what works with your skin tone FAIR TO MEDIUM * To keep your lips from disappearing into your pale complexion, steer clear of...

Hot scents.(Shopping)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Update your fragrance wardrobe with these takes on old favorites IF YOU LIKE: Lanvin Arpege TRY: Lancome Attraction, a grown-up Cocktail of jasmine, tuberose, and patchouli. ($49.50, www.lancome.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IF...

10 best old & new.
March 1, 2004... Turn the page for the latest and greatest of everything--from fashion and beauty to food and fun old HEAD-TO-TOE BLACK [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] new BRIGHT ALL OVER Tank; $225, skirt, $495, Michael Kors; (212) 452-4685. Bag,...

10 best fashion.(Recommends)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Plum pieces in lavender and lilac--for under $100 Cami, $38, Express; www.expressfashion. Com for stores. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Capri pants, $60, To the Max! at La Femme; (401) 270-7016. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bag, $49,...

10 best beauty.(Recommends)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves YOUR FACE 1 Eye rescue: Dab a thin layer of Mary Kay Indulge Soothing Eye Mask, $15, under your peepers to depuff. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Complexion corrector:...

10 best to do.(Reccommends)
March 1, 2004... THE BIG BOUNCE 1 Will crime pay for Owen Wilson (below), Gary Sinise, Morgan Freeman, and newcomer Sara Foster (left)? Probably not, but you'll laugh watching this beach-bum ensemble scramble to outscam each other in Hawaii, where $200,000...

Haute stuff.(Haute buzz: a monthly guide to irresistible objects and haute events.)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... MEET MICHELE BOHBOT OF BISOU BISOU JCPenney invites you to meet Michele Bohbot, designer of Bisou Bisou! Plus, check out the 2004 Spring Collection fashion show. Glendale Galleria JCPenney--Women's Contemporary Department ...

Haute tips.(Haute buzz: a monthly guide to irresistible objects and haute events.)
March 1, 2004... HEAD-TO-TOE STYLE TIPS FOR 2004 FROM REDKEN Take your look into the new year with the latest fashion and hair trends! Log on to www.redken.com, check out must-have style picks from Redken and Marie Claire, plus enter to win The Look. From...

"If this happened to me I'd be devastated": a successful career, a happy marriage, and a nice home. Every day, Sarah Michelle Gellar counts her blessings--especially since wildfires ravaged Southern California. The conscientious star joined forces with the American Red Cross to reach out to fire victims--and learned a little about herself.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... Though she is wearing sensible sneakers instead of Hollywood heels, Sarah Michelle Gellar looks a little wobbly in front of the cameras today. This seems out of character for the 26-year-old actress, whose can-do attitude has turned her into an...

Help replant: 500,000 acres of trees lost to fire: for every dollar donated, two trees will be planted--that's more than 15 trees for every necklace sold!(Charity Offer)
March 1, 2004... * Last year, more than 500,000 acres of California burned--an area almost the size of Rhode Island. To start replanting that scorched terrain, the nonprofit conservation organization American Forests created the Wildfire ReLeaf program. "Trees...

Is this man ... Bored? Freaked out? Lying? In love with you?(Dating.)
March 1, 2004... He may deliver the perfect lines, but the ones that really count are on his face. Little do men know that you can cut through their game if you can read their expressions. Paul Ekman, Ph.D., author of Emotions Revealed, shows how face-reading...

What does this woman about confidence that you don't?
March 1, 2004... That feeling like a star--and being treated like one--is as simple as following directions, Case in point: Backstage at fashion shows, designers post inspirational signs ("You're radiant!" or "You're a movie star!") to tell the models what...

The city of murdered women.(Column)
March 1, 2004... During the past 10 years, hundreds of young women have gone missing in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Many end up dumped in the desert--raped, mutilated, murdered. Is this the work of a serial killer? An organ-trafficking ring? Or is it simply a...

Privacy alert: what strangers can find out about you ... Your dress size. Your salary. Your salacious affair! Secrets you thought were yours alone are actually available to the highest-bidding marketer. Could the most intimate details of your life become public knowledge? Marie Claire shows you how your privacy is for sale--and what you can do to stop it.
March 1, 2004... 69% of American women believe their weight is private info. Wrong! 60% of Americans oppose laws making it easier for authorities to read mail or e-mail or tap phones without the person's knowledge. did you know that your life is for...

Hate at first sight: he's rude. He's sloppy. He's loud. He's perfect for you! That's right ... these happy couples prove that the guy you hate today could be the guy you love tomorrow. So go on, give the chump a shot ...(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... "I tried to avoid Nathan, but he drunkenly hit on me anyway." JAN, 37, publicist, and NATHAN, 39, doctor married 2 1/2 years * Jan's story: A few summers ago, a friend of mine invited me to her beach house for the weekend. Her...

March horoscope.
March 1, 2004... aries (march 21-april 19) LOVE: You're trying so hard to make things work in your relationship that you are no longer equal partners. Step back and let your lover prove how much he cares for you. He'll pass the test. WORK: A fabulous...

Make the most of your shape.(Figure Fixers Special)
March 1, 2004... No need to be a slave to fashion--make this season's runway trends work for you. The secret? Knowing what styles best suit your body. TRIM THIGHS You can balance out pear-shaped proportions with subtle stripes and strategic styles...

Return to romance.(fashion)
March 1, 2004... Spring's sweet, lovestruck look brings to mind Great Gatsby days THE SOFT, CHIFFON TOP Catherine Malandrino, $190; (212) 925-6765. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE OXFORD-STYLE SANDAL Ralph Lauren, $550; www.runway.polo.com....

The smart set.(women's clothing)
March 1, 2004... pair pearls with your palest dress... search out seersucker and sporty stripes... spring fashion is roaring with that toe tapping '20s vibe Far left: Blouse, $890, skirl, $990, belt, $3390, Carolina Herrera; pumps, $545, Manolo Blahnik;...

Global glamour.(women's clothing)
March 1, 2004... THE BEST WAY TO BUILD A WARDROBE THIS SEASON? TAKE YOUR CUE FROM SUDAN-BORN, BROOKLYN-BASED MODEL ALEK WEK AND PULL TOGETHER PIECES FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE GLOBE. INDIAN-INSPIRED PRINTS... AFRICAN-STYLE BEADS... THINK ALL OVER THE MAP ...

In full flower.(women's clothing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... fashion's abloom with rose-covered cotton and cherry blossom-print chiffon Opposite page, left: Dress, $2700, John Galliano; shoes, $205, Stuart Weitzman. Right: Belted dress, $325, Diane von Furstenberg; shoes, $455, Giuseppe Zanotti...

First class chic: jet-set bags and mile-high heels give any outfit an instant upgrade.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Large bag, $1090, top, $395, skirt, $615, Salvatore Ferragamo; small beaded bag, $840, Hogan; watch, $35, Timex. On lips: Dior Rouge lipstick in Instinctive Pink. Fashion editor: Jennifer Hitzges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Opposite page:...

101 ideas: brighten up with spring's freshest palette of pastels.
March 1, 2004... Tank, $17, Express; skirt, $250, Blugirl by Blumarine; sandals, $30, Lifestride; sunglasses, $25, Fantas-Eyes. Fashion editor: Beau Quillian. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Clutch, $38, Banana Republic; bracelet, $45, R.J. Graziano. 2...

10 items 10 ways.(Shopping)
March 1, 2004... Wake up your wardrobe! Kick-start your khaki classics with easy, breezy whites and a twist of spring's juiciest hue--fresh lime. 1 Dress, $149, Ann Taylor; (800) DIAL-ANN. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Cotton shirt, $29.90, H&M;...

Best pieces at every price.(Shopping)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... PROENZA SCHOULER lace-trimmed tanks $44 Mimi & Coco, www.mimicoco.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $32 Michael Stars at Olive & Bette's, (212) 579-2178. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $24 J. Crew, www.jcrew.com. ...

Accessories at every price.(Shopping)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... gold clutches $525 Hollywould, www. ilovehollywould.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $315 Kazuyo Nakano, (212) 941-7093. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $122 Maxx New York, (888) 670-6299. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

4 Laurens wear Lauren.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Good news for Ralph Lauren fans: His revamped Lauren label gives you the all-American designer's signature style at prices you can afford, Here, four women who share its name give the line their own spin "I'd describe my style as feminine...

Steep & cheap.(Shopping; women's clothing)
March 1, 2004... Our fashion editors pair spring's best investments with great deals. $350 Giuseppe Zanotti Design, (212) 650-0455. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $52 XOXO, www.xoxo.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] girl power "What could be...

Fresh picks.(Beauty; cosmetics)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Spring's lip palette features colors that work for everyone 1 Dior Rouge in Sumptuous Fuchsia suits dark complexions. 2 Paul & Joe Lipstick 025 flatters bronzed skin, 3 Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lip Protectant Stick in Melon warms up pale...

Sexy simple spring makeup and hair.(Beauty)
March 1, 2004... From shiny pink lips at Celine to azure eyes at Chanel, spring runways were awash with gorgeous new looks. Here, how to recreate the season's top makeup and hair trends at home DREAM curls * Lose the flatiron! At Missoni (shown at...

Direct from Didi.(what's hot; Shiseido's Makeup Luminizing Brush Powders )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Shiseido's sparkly The Makeup Luminizing Brush Powders ($45 each) make getting this season's cyber-shiny look easy. Simply sweep one on over "blush or bare skin; the brush dispenses the right amount for a single application. Save the brush once...

All the right reds.(what's hot; Bobbi Brown's limited-edition V-Day Lip Palette )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Pare down your red lipstick collection: Bobbi Brown's limited-edition V-Day Lip Palette ($27) houses three wearable crimsons. And by purchasing the kit (www. bobbibrowncosmetics. com), you're supporting V-Day 2004, the global movement to end...

Face rejuvenator.(Tried & Tested; Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Purifying Face Mask)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Wake up your complexion (not to mention your senses) with Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Purifying Face Mask ($16). In addition to smelling unbelievably yummy, pumpkin is a natural exfoliant--you'll be amazed at how radiant and smooth it leaves your...

Sexy spritz.(what's hot; Shanghai perfume)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Still on a quest for that perfect evening scent? Check out Shanghai, a succulent oriental fragrance that smells as pretty as it looks. The bewitching blend contains magnolia-flower, cinnamon, jasmine, and vanilla-bourbon notes. Delicious! ...

Best new base.(what's hot; Clinique's Perfectly Real Makeup)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Clinique's Perfectly Real Makeup, which makes its debut this month, features cool new technology that enables it to become opaque only over areas of discoloration; it stays sheer everywhere else. Available in 20 shades, from deep ebony to...

Splurge vs steal.(Beauty)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Take your pick of this month's best investments and greatest deals $16 Splurge: Smashbox Eye Shadow in Smashing Jpeg [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $3.95 Steal: Prestige Eye Shadow in Wasabi [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

To busy to exercise? Try this at-home, on-the-go plan created by Jeffrey Scott, a trainer and program consultant for 24 Hour Fitness Clubs. It works multiple muscle groups simultaneously--so you can get a perfect body in just 20 minutes.
March 1, 2004... WHAT YOU NEED: a set of five- or eight-pound dumbbells WHAT YOU DO: Two minutes of cardio (try jogging in place or jumping rope), followed by the timed exercises below. Finish by stretching for five minutes. Do the routine three times a...

Designer diets: what's right for you? These trendy regimens made headlines by dramatically slimming top fashion designers. Nutritionist Joy Bauer, R.D., weighs in on whether they'll do the same for you.(Health Check)
March 1, 2004... LifeFood diet THE DESIGNER DONNA KARAN, 54 THE DIET Karan lost 20 pounds and got more energy on a diet of nearly raw organic meals. The theory, based on the LifeFood philosophy, is that the life force in foods is destroyed by...

"What would happen when he saw my body? Serious illness, surgery, and amputation left these women with radically changed bodies. But when they started dating again, they were surprised at what it taught them about men--and then, about themselves.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... "Even the feeding tube did not scare him off." Kim, 27, MBA student * After a car accident in January 2000, I was on a ventilator for so long that it deteriorated the walls of my trachea, and I had to have metal stents placed in my...

How sex keeps you healthy: want to cut your breast-cancer risk? Feel happier? Live longer? Sex can bring you all these benefits and more.
March 1, 2004... to relieve pain * stimulate your G spot--the spongy area that you can feel a few inches inside the vagina, facing your belly. Studies by Beverly Whipple, Ph.D., R.N., professor emeritus at Rutgers University College of Nursing, have found...

Splurge vs steal.(Shopping)
March 1, 2004... Take your pick of this month's best investments and greatest deals SPLURGE $245 * Oliver Peoples by Larry Leight; (888) 568-1655. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $200 * Julia at Barneys New York; (212) 826-8900. ...